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    • G

      Google Cloud

      Developing Applications with Cloud Run Functions on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Operational Databases, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Identity and Access Management, Encryption

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Application Development, Software Design, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Design and Development, Software Architecture, Microservices, Web Applications, Containerization, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, HTML and CSS, Cloud Development, Back-End Web Development, Node.JS, User Accounts

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Application Performance Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Authentications

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      947 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Codio

      Cloud Computing Primer: Platform as a Service (PaaS)

      Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cloud Platforms, Public Cloud, Application Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Software As A Service, Private Cloud, DevOps, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Agile Methodology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Cloud Systems Software

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Virtualization, Data Store, Software Systems, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Scalability, Apache Hadoop

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      311 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      Serverless Architectures on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Infrastructure, Event-Driven Programming, Authentications, Amazon S3, Amazon DynamoDB, Scalability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Event-Driven Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Interoperability, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      I

      IBM

      Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Microservices, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Agile Project Management, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Scrum (Software Development), Restful API, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Applications, Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1: Cloud Systems and Infrastructure

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Containerization, Data Storage Technologies, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Applications, Amazon S3, Platform As A Service (PaaS), File Systems

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      843 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Microservices, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Serial Peripheral Interface, Wireless Networks, Wide Area Networks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Google Cloud

      Orchestrating the Cloud with Kubernetes (AWS)

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Microservices, Containerization, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      7 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Orchestrating the Cloud with Kubernetes

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Microservices, Containerization, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Service Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      9 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular microservices courses

    • Developing Applications with Cloud Run Functions on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
    • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine: Production: Google Cloud
    • Cloud Computing Primer: Platform as a Service (PaaS): Codio
    • Cloud Systems Software: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Serverless Architectures on AWS: Amazon Web Services
    • Service Orchestration and Choreography on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Cloud Native, Microservices, Containers, DevOps and Agile: IBM
    • Cloud Computing Applications, Part 1: Cloud Systems and Infrastructure: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you can learn in Cloud Computing

    Google (31)
    Google Cloud Platform (30)
    Kubernetes (12)
    Application Programming Interfaces (10)
    Microservices (7)
    Internet Of Things (6)
    Cloud Computing Security (5)
    Linux (4)
    Statistical Classification (4)
    Web (4)
    Cybersecurity (3)
    Cryptography (3)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Microservices

    Microservices are a software-development technique related to service-oriented architecture (SOA). They refer to the infrastructure of an application, with a single infrastructure called a “monolith”. Multiple monoliths can be created to be interdependent on one another, with the caveat that upgrading the application can complicate the entire code.

    Microservices are important to learn because they seek to make upgrades less time-consuming and expensive by connecting independently running computing modules via APIs. Some popular companies that use Microservices include Amazon and Netflix, which were able to scale as much as they did because they changed their coding from one big application into smaller, service-specific applications.‎

    Microservices learners can look forward to a bright future. In fact, Market Research Future reveals the Microservices market is expected to reach $33 billion by 2023, giving those interested in a career a pool of opportunities to explore.

    According to PayScale, the average salary for Microservices roles in the United States is $114,000 per year. These roles include Software Engineer ($102,000 per year), Senior Software Engineer ($120,000 per year), or Senior Software Engineer/Developer/Programmer ($114,000). Besides these titles, there is a wide variety of other roles where knowledge of Microservices is useful including Solutions Architect, UI Developer, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, UX Developer, Ecommerce Developer, Technical Writer, Marketing Copywriter, and more.‎

    Microservices courses offered through Coursera equip learners with knowledge in managing an application’s configuration; using Cloud SQL as a relational database for Java applications; tracing and debugging Spring applications; applying Microservices architecture; creating reusable and flexible software applications; and more.

    Lessons on Microservices are taught by instructors from major tech names and universities, including University of Alberta and Google Cloud Training. Learners can enjoy exploring Microservices with instructors specializing in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and other disciplines. Course content on Microservices is delivered via video lectures, hands-on projects, readings, quizzes, and other types of assignments.‎

    It's important to have an interest in and basic understanding of application development before starting to learn microservices. Introductory skills and experience with cloud computing and software development are also important in order for you to have the foundation you need to understand microservices, including basic cloud concepts and current software development practices. In some cases, this includes basic Java programming knowledge, including the ability to read and write Java code as well as use object-oriented constructs in Java.‎

    People best suited for roles in microservices are analytical thinkers. They're able to see how smaller concepts can work together to form a greater whole, and they enjoy putting those pieces together to create something that functions well. Those who work in microservices roles also enjoy computer software, are interested in developing applications, or are intrigued by cloud computing. If you think like an architect, meaning you enjoy building or creating things, especially those that involve patterns, and you enjoy technology, you may be well suited for a role in microservices. You should also enjoy working with a team to achieve a common goal but also be able to work independently. And it's important to have patience and persistence as well since microservices involves testing and retesting applications until they work successfully.‎

    Learning microservices may be right for you if you have an interest in keeping up with the latest technologies or if you work in cloud computing or app development and want to keep your skills current. You'll want to work in the computer technology field and enjoy working with your mind to create intangible products as opposed to working with your hands to create physical objects. Learning microservices may be right for you if you're interested in learning code or cloud computing concepts, such as containers, Kubernetes, Docker, Openshift, and Red Hat.‎

    Online Microservices courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Microservices skills. Choose from a wide range of Microservices courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Microservices, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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